Voyager 2 was Running Low on Power Until NASA Engineered a 'Big Bang' to Buy Another Year
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NASA engineers extended Voyager 2's operational lifespan by one year by simultaneously shutting down non-essential powered components and replacing them with lower-energy alternatives while maintaining the spacecraft's thermal stability. The nearly 50-year-old probe loses about 4 watts of power annually as its plutonium decays; this engineering solution preserves its scientific mission.
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